moral dilemma

[shootingstar]

In the end I decided not to, because the biggest question mark that I couldn't answer was this position was filled a year ago and the encumbent quit less than a year into her job. Why?? At least with this place I know all the ins and outs of the political BS whereas I'd have to learn theirs. And the lack of vacation time really is detrimental to my overall mental health.

First priority for any job consideration or job competition, is you must think of your own needs. Not your friends, your colleagues.

But it sounds like the other organizational culture might be questionable.

I guess I'm different because I've taken several risks along the way in life-- job-wise. Including leaving non/profit, govn't going to private sector, then now back to govn't. Over 80% of my jobs have been 50 min. one way commutes.

At my age, I get only 2 wks. vacation right now since I'm new. But I work a compressed work week, a benefit where I work longer each day and get every 3rd Friday off. Very helpful to new employees like myself and much needed for the stresses I've had with major life changes/tragedy. There is also the telework option (1 day per wk.) if I want it. But I don't feel ready for it since I have know more people within the organization to establish a business working relationship for team work, etc.

Maybe later.

BUT it is so wierd to be new and be part of a large organization (govn't) where every wk. there are at least 1-3 people retiring. and these are people are close to my age! In fact, the organization will have 30% staff retiring over 5 years or so. That is major.

Yes, true not building up a huge vacation entitlement is not great at this time. But remember I was unemployed for quite awhile (except for the work helping my partner). It is true this type of unintended "sabbatical" can be a temporary relief but only if a person has some savings to weather this time period.

Looking back I'm so glad I did the bike trips with dearie... so true that one must use their time, days well even if one is not earning money.